Mozipedia: The Encyclopedia Of Morrissey And The Smiths (2009) - Plot & Excerpts
I read this straight through even though it is an encyclopedia. Of course it is full or rumors and editorial bias about the music, but I did like it for the insight into the recording of the songs and to get a better idea of when all the early Moz solo career stuff was recorded. I could care less what bad movies from the 50's Moz watched, but on the other hand it was interesting to hear what music he and Johnny were listening to at the time they were making Smiths records. Since my buddy Craven Rock mocked me for loving this book -- the subject being overexposed, for sure -- I thought I might as well relate to him (and you, the gentle Goodreads reader) why I gave it five stars. Well, you know how Route 19 is a literary fountain gushing trivia, analysis, extrapolation, etc. about The Clash? Goddard does the same thing with Morrissey in Mozipedia, which may seem redundant after all the other goddamned Moz books, but is handled as clearly and deeply as it is obsessively. It is not about the author and not for the average Smiths fan -- hence the devotion to Phil Ochs, which wouldn't make a lot of sense in a regular rock book about the Moz.
What do You think about Mozipedia: The Encyclopedia Of Morrissey And The Smiths (2009)?
A must for any Smiths/Moz fan. Just an incredible amount of detail and back story.
—Ashley
For Any TRUE!" Moreissey,Smiths/fan/ This is A Gotta'have" ~
—Pavi7
Ferociously interesting. Every Moz fan needs this book.
—Tarun
